VILLA D'ESTE CIRCOLO GOLF

The Villa d'Este Golf Club lies beyond the wonderful lake of Montorfano in a splendid setting in the sunny Brianza. The course is situated at a height of 1200 feet in what may well be described as a Scottish landscape. Golfers will find play pleasant even in the heat of August.
The course was designed in 1926 by Peter Gannon and the 18 holes wend their way between chestnut groves, birch and pine woods. It is considered one of the most varied and difficult of the European "par 69" courses. This is borne out by the number of important international tournaments held at the Villa d'Este each year. The club house has views over some of the holes and the lake of Montorfano.

Comment read on the Peugeot Golf Guide 
Designed in 1926 by Peter Gannon, Villa D'Este has rapidly become one of the gems of Italian golf courses, much of which is due to a location close to the long Lake Como, where small harbours give way to exotic gardens around superb villas. The finest of these villas in Cernobbio has been transformed into one of the most charming hotels you could wish to find, the ideal site for a holiday... if not on too tight a budget. Villa d'Este, alongside the small lake of Montorfano, is a rather hilly course set amidst pine, chestnut and birch trees but is easily walkable all the same. Yardage is not too demanding but you need to develop good technique to play well here, bending the ball both ways especially on the six par 3s. There are only two par 5s but both offer a real chance of a birdie. A superb club-house adds the final touch to this tranquil and elegant site.

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Hole 1

Tee shots and lay ups should be played on the right side of the fairway. The green is defended by bunkers but the greatest danger is the marked drop to the left and behind the hole

Hole 2

The tee shot should be played on the left side of the fairway, but care must be taken with the O.B. along the left side. On the shot to the green, it is forbidden to miss long to the right.

Hole 3

Tee shot to the right of the green to take advantage of the marked slope and bank of the green. Do not miss to the left, you will find yourself with a recovery shot of rare difficulty.

Hole 4

It is early to play aggressively by playing the tee shot before the fairway bunker, the green is small and requires precision when hitting it. Beware of the steep slope behind the hole.

Hole 5

The green is in an elevated position, consider using a longer club. The elevation difference makes the shot blind so watch your alignment. Very difficult recovery shot.

Hole 6

Very undulating hole, favour the right-hand side of the fairway to compensate for the slope. Be careful when recovering from behind, the green is fast with a slope towards the start.

Hole 7

Use a stick with which you are sure to fly past the bunker at the right green edge. You will have a wider target.

Hole 8

A good reference point for lining up the tee shot is the house beyond the left side of the hole. On the shot to the green, you can take advantage of the slope by playing to the side and rolling the ball towards the green.

Hole 9

The out of bounds and dog leg suggest a tee shot to the right of the fairway. On the shot to the green consider the downhill slope that will earn you at least one club and watch out for the out of bounds behind the hole.

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